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'''.fishing''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The string was originally applied for by both [[ | '''.fishing''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The string was originally applied for by both [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]], also known as [[Minds and Machines, LLC|Minds + Machines]], and [[Demand Media]], though the former prevailed in a private auction in August 2013, held by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The total amount was not disclosed, though the 8 total auctions that were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.<ref>[http://www.applicantauction.com/blog/2013/8/15/second-applicant-auction-concluded-successfully-8-domains-965m Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com] Published Aug 15th</ref> The proposed [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]] application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 31 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref> | ||
==Intended Use== | ==Intended Use== | ||
.fishing is a new generic top-level domain targeted to fishing industry professionals and enthusiasts as well as for use in by sporting goods and fishing equipment brands. | '''.fishing''' is a new generic top-level domain targeted to fishing industry professionals and enthusiasts as well as for use in by sporting goods and fishing equipment brands. The '''.fishing''' TLD is open to the public with no restrictions. | ||
==Delegation Status== | ==Delegation Status== | ||
.fishing was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 31 March, 2014, | '''.fishing''' was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 31 March, 2014, and launched into GA on 15 September 2015.<ref name="delegation"></ref> | ||
==Notable Users== | ==Notable Users== | ||
==Contract Signed== | ==Contract Signed== | ||
On November 21, 2013 [[ | On November 21, 2013 [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .fishing after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 02 Dec 2013</ref> | ||
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| Status: | Delegated |
| Type: | Open |
| Category: | Sport |
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.fishing is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The string was originally applied for by both MMX, also known as Minds + Machines, and Demand Media, though the former prevailed in a private auction in August 2013, held by Innovative Auctions. The total amount was not disclosed, though the 8 total auctions that were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.[1] The proposed MMX application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 31 March 2014.[2]
Intended Use[edit | edit source]
.fishing is a new generic top-level domain targeted to fishing industry professionals and enthusiasts as well as for use in by sporting goods and fishing equipment brands. The .fishing TLD is open to the public with no restrictions.
Delegation Status[edit | edit source]
.fishing was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on 31 March, 2014, and launched into GA on 15 September 2015.[2]
Notable Users[edit | edit source]
Contract Signed[edit | edit source]
On November 21, 2013 MMX received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .fishing after passing the Initial Evaluation.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com Published Aug 15th
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delegated Strings, ICANN.org Retrieved 15 April 2014
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 02 Dec 2013